{"product_id":"polish-softneck-garlic","title":"Organic Polish Softneck Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Polish Softneck seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Artichoke heirloom introduced to New York by Polish immigrants around 1900 and maintained by generations of growers. Sometimes connected with the Polish White or New York White tradition, it combines northern adaptability with the flexible stem of a softneck. Large bulbs, full aromatic flavor, and useful storage make it a practical heritage variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix \u0026amp; match savings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is eligible for the Garlic Mix \u0026amp; Match discount. Combine eligible seed garlic and shallots to save 10% at 3 pounds, 15% at 10 pounds, or 20% at 30 pounds. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolish Softneck is a welcome surprise for northern growers who like the braidability of softneck garlic. Maintained by a New York family for generations, it has a colder-climate history than many warm-region Artichokes. The bulbs tend to offer useful outer cloves without an excess of tiny centers, and the flavor has enough depth for serious cooking. Grow it for a practical pantry crop with an immigrant-garden story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolish Softneck has a rich, savory garlic flavor with aromatic spice that remains noticeable after cooking. Use it in soups, roasted meats and vegetables, tomato sauces, pickles, and garlic bread, or mince it raw for dressings and relishes. Large cloves streamline peeling and roasting, while smaller cloves are handy for quick seasoning. The flavor can intensify during storage before eventually mellowing as the bulb ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing Polish Softneck, plant in fall early enough for roots to establish before the ground turns deeply cold. A sunny bed with open, well-drained soil helps this heirloom carry its growth through a northern spring. Keep the row evenly watered as bulbs swell, then let the yellowing leaves guide you toward a mid-summer harvest. Cure beneath cover with plenty of air, preserving the long stems if a traditional braid is part of your plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artichoke softneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full, savory, and aromatically spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 8–10 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale wrappers that may show soft purple dappling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer; timing varies by climate and planting date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones \u0026amp; Climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5–9; an unusual softneck with northern heirloom history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good keeping potential after complete curing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Polish immigrant heirloom maintained in New York since about 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Garlic Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and variety guidance, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-resource-center\"\u003eGarlic Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-selector\"\u003eGarlic Selector\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/seed-garlic-and-shallots\"\u003eSeed Garlic \u0026amp; Shallots\u003c\/a\u003e. For a side-by-side look at flavor, type, harvest timing, and more, open the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Fall_2026_Garlic_Varieties_Summary.pdf?v=1786990480\"\u003edownloadable Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43238632128625,"sku":"FPO165","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/PolishSoftneckGarlic.png?v=1779092794","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/polish-softneck-garlic","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}